"1) I used the excuse of being ‘too busy’ with work and life in general. 2) let’s face its it’s b***dy embarrassing to drop your knickers and open your legs in front of a total stranger

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright have been married since 2015 [Mark Wright/Instagram]

"3) I was apprehensive thinking about the pain I was going to endure!

"However I finally got my finger out, (pardon the pun) and went to my appointment. My doctor was so lovely, I hopped onto the bed and it was over in less than 2 MINUTES!!! It was a tad uncomfortable but no means painful.

"After doing some research I found that the number of women who should go for a test has dropped to an all time low in 20 years!!! Cervical Cancer is the most common cancer in women under the age of 35, with some having no symptoms whatsoever.

Michelle Keegan and Mark Wright are loved-up despite living in different countries [Wenn]

"75% of cervical cancers can be prevented by having regular cervical screening, let me break this down for you...SMEAR TESTS SAVES LIVES.